VTA July Webinar - Broker Liability Redefined in a Post-Montgomery World

Broker Liability Redefined

Navigating the Industry Fallout of the Supreme Court's Montgomery Ruling

• DATE: Tuesday, July 7th

• TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

• LOCATION: Zoom Webinar

On May 26th, the United States Supreme Court handed down a landmark, industry-altering decision in the Montgomery case. The unanimous ruling establishes that freight brokers can now be held legally liable for accidents and personal injuries caused by the motor carriers they hire, effectively stripping away years of federal preemption defenses.

Are your operations, vetting standards, and insurance policies prepared for this massive legal shift?

Join Steve Setliff, partner at Setliff Law Firm, PC, for an exclusive, hour-long deep dive to understand the immediate legal obligations and long-term economic ramifications of this historic decision.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Ruling Decoded: A clear breakdown of the Montgomery decision and exactly what the Court ruled.
• The Vetting Mandate: Why carrier selection is no longer just a business practice, but a critical legal shield against negligent hiring claims.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Concrete steps to audit, document, and strengthen your carrier qualification files before a load is ever tendered.
• Industry Ripple Effects: How the ruling will reshape insurance underwriting, freight rates, and market consolidation.

THIS WEBINAR IS FREE FOR VTA MEMBERS. Non-VTA members, please contact info@vatrucking.org with instructions on how to access it. 

If you have a brokerage operation or work with brokers, you do not want to miss this important update! 

After registering for the event, please look for a Zoom Calendar Invitation in your inbox with the link to view the webinar on July 7th at 11 AM EST. If you have any questions leading up to or accessing the event, please contact Pat Laurence at plaurence@vatrucking.org.